David V. Senft 1919-2016

David Senft, a longtime member of the MGA’s Course Rating and Rules and Competition Committees, passed away March 20, 2016 at the age of 97 .  Dave was a member of the Garden City GC for more than 50 years, an outstanding player he won two club...
History of Country Club of Fairfield

History of Country Club of Fairfield

Located adjacent to the Southport Harbor on Long Island Sound, the Country Club of Fairfield has been host to numerous MGA and local area tournaments throughout its history. The club was founded in 1914 by Oliver Gould Jennings, his sister, and four others in the hope...
Met PGA holds 54th Annual Education Forum

Met PGA holds 54th Annual Education Forum

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (April 13, 2016) – The Metropolitan PGA held its 54th Annual Educational Forum on Tuesday, April 12 at the Westchester Broadway Theater. Westchester County native and renowned instructor Butch Harmon delivered an insightful presentation revolving...

Into the Archives

The Met Area is filled with a rich history regarding how the game of golf planted its roots here. As we prepare for the 2016 season, we've been digging in our MGA archives to see just where our upcoming host clubs got their start and how they became some of the...

Locals Earn Mackenzie Tour Status for 2016

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (April 11, 2016) – The Mackenzie Tour (PGA TOUR Canada) is in the midst of its spring Qualifying School tournaments, and several locals have gained status for the upcoming 2016 season. The PGA TOUR acquired the Canadian Tour in 2012, developing...